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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,141.37 and 495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,141.37 and 495.61 is: 684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,141.37 = 495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,141.37 = 495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,141.37 × 495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 565,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,674.39/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.00

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